A carjacking defendant was deemed too dangerous to release based on his record by DC Superior Court Judge Heide Hermann on Feb. 6.
Parren Hawkins, 33, is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident that took place on Feb. 2 on the 300 block of 15th Street, NE.
During the hearing, Martin Rosendorf, Hawkins’ attorney, alerted the court of his intent to waive his preliminary hearing, and requested his release pending further proceedings.
Based upon Hawkins’ previous charges, which included a gun charge and assault charges, and a history of bench warrants for his failure to appear before the court, Judge Hermann ruled there was no release condition that would ensure the community’s safety and his return to court.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 18.
